How to Know If We Are a Good Fit For Your Project

**Always confirm you designer has kitchen and bath design training

**Always confirm your contractor provides daily project management

**A 1 year warranty is most common

Is this an important project for you and your family?

• • Will you regret if its done poorly or mistakes are made in the design?

• • Could you afford the time and/or money to do it over?

Are you too busy or overwhelmed with options?

• • Do you have dozens of inspiration pics but no cohesive design concept?

• • Are you worried about the time and effort to coordinate separate designers, material suppliers and contractors on your own ?

Are you concerned about communcation and customer service?

• • Do you worry about mess, unreturned phone calls, surprise costs and unexpected delays? 

• • Do you want to avoid having to order your own materials and store them in your garage or spare room?

Do you want a complete warranty?

• • Do you want one company to warranty everything on the project ?
• • Do want a single point of contact for the everything?

If you answered yes to one or more of those questions we are likely a great fit for your project.

Many of our clients have done a major remodel before and were dissapointed by a contractor who overpromised and underdelivered. They don’t want to repeat that experience and our turn key approach give them confidence that they won’t. 

They value expert advice and service. They want professional design and planning so they can be confident their choices and avoid missed opportunities or regrets.

They want a worry free experience. They want accurate scheduling, good communication and a single point of contact if they have questions. They don’t want to worry about the day to day project details.

They think long term. Our clients are not looking for quick fixes. They are looking to invest in their home and customize it to their needs and style.

Kitchen Remodels –  Bathroom Remodels – Whole home remodels – additions.

We are a good choice for any project that has a kitchen or bathroom as part of the project. That includes outdoor kitchens, additions and whole home remodels.

When you work with us We Take Care of Everything

You show up for the design meetings, we take care of everything else.

Design & material selection
We’ll have 2-4 design meetings in our showroom to finalize all the details of your project.

Ordering & Storage
We order all your materials and store them in our warehouse until needed. 

Permits and planning
Our pre-construction process make sure things run smoothly

Daily project management
Your project manager is on site every day for quality control, keeping your home clean and making sure things are done on time and on budget.

If you don’t care much about about design, are tolerant of delays, cost overruns and messy jobsites then you might save money hiring a traditional contractor.

We are not a good fit if:

You don’t need design or materials selection help
If you are designing the project yourself, buying your own materials or are already working with another designer we’re probably not the right choice.

You are looking for the lowest cost option
Some contractors are focused on low costs. We are focused on great design, quality results and an exceptional level of service.

Projects we don’t do:

Single Trade Projects
Small projects that need just one or two specialized trades like countertops, plumbing repairs or flooring install are pretty simple and you can save money managing them on your own. Call us for a referral. 

Handyman repairs
We don’t do handyman style repairs for the same reason we generally don’t do single trade projects. Call us for a referral. 

Investment properties, rentals, ‘flips’
Our focus on high quality and great service means we are not a great choice for these type of projects. 

Indoor Cats vs Outdoor Cats

Some contractors are ‘outdoor cats’. They do good work but they may not be the cleanest or most organized. They can be a good choice for exterior projects or shorter projects and repairs.

But for a significant interior remodel you want an ‘indoor cat’… a company that is expert at working in the home, with detailed schedules, good communication and a focus on jobsite cleanliness and organization. A company like McManus Kitchen and Bath.

Order Takers Vs Designers

A lot of designers are ‘order takers’.  They bascially just help you shop and share opinions on what looks good. While that has some value it can also lead to missed opportunites and regrets. 

Our design process starts with understanding your daily routines and how you use the space daily and for special occasions. We’ll listen to your ideas, explore your style and then curate options for you to review that include ergonomic and effient layouts, convenient storage, easy to maintain materials and personalized style. 

The Contractor Price Trap

You might be surprised to learn that most contractors do not know how to estimate properly. They are mostly guessing and don’t spend a lot of time on the details. 

This might sound like it can benefit you but the reality is when contractors undercharge they struggle to provide a consistent level of quality and service. They are driven to take shortcuts, ‘job hop’ and avoid your calls when things go wrong.